Michael Finkel Quotes

In order to properly repent, he who has sinned against the public must make public reparation.

I can't turn the clock back but I can seek the forgiveness of those I've wronged.

I truly believe that we cannot come to a place of reconciliation until there is individual repentance and corporate repentance.

There's forgiveness if you ask forgiveness, you truly repent, and you do make an honest effort not to do that anymore.

Hopefully America will forgive me.

A stiff apology is a second insult... The injured party does not want to be compensated because he has been wronged; he wants to be healed because he has been hurt.

I hope when I'm on my deathbed, people forgive me, because there is a lot to forgive.

Reversing your treatment of the man you have wronged is better than asking his forgiveness.

I've done things that weren't good, you know, but I made up for my mistakes.

I am the type of person who believes an apology should be sincere and from the heart.

Sometimes all you're looking for is an apology.

It's always best to ask for forgiveness if you feel that you made a mistake. And again, asking for forgiveness is not just saying the words 'I'm sorry'; it is also offering what you need to do.

I learned about forgiveness, and I've reached out to others to make amends.

The strongest proof of repentance is the endeavor to atone.

Repentance doth alter a man's case with God: and therefore repentance should alter the case between one man and another.

I've done some dastardly things but what can I do except make amends and apologize?

The forgiveness of God is one thing, but the proof that we want that forgiveness is the energy we expend to make amends for the wrong.

But You never reject a repentant and humble heart.

You have to be a little contrite to get redemption.

I am making amends and seeking forgiveness. My only hope is that some good can come out of my situation.

I feel like if you've done something wrong, then you should keep on apologizing to that person.

God's forgiveness is the only thing. And, well, I take full responsibility for the adultery. It was my fault and, you know, no matter what went on, the man has to take responsibility; and I do.

Griffin Bell later apologized to me for that decision.

I've always found it hard to say sorry.

Saying, 'I'm sorry' is the same as saying, ' I apologize.' Except at a funeral.